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Former Aide Charged as Unregistered Chinese Agent

12/13/2025

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  • Linda Sun, a former aide to Governors Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul, faces charges including being an unregistered foreign agent for China, wire fraud, and money laundering.
  • Prosecutors allege she used her position to benefit her husband's seafood business and received millions from the Chinese government.
  • Evidence presented in court includes blocking a meeting between Governor Cuomo and Taiwan's president and forging Hochul's signature for visa applications.
  • Sun reportedly enjoyed perks such as free ballet tickets and gourmet meals from Chinese officials.
  • Both she and her husband have pleaded not guilty, with closing arguments expected soon.